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N E W S L E T T E R Volume 7, Issue 1 • Spring/Summer 2009 How YOUR Team Can Raise Money for Your Cause or Program at Hike ‘n’ Bike 2009 Tired of selling candy and wrapping paper? For the same rate of return without the hassle, Hike ‘n’ Bike 2009 can help your group meet your fundraising goals. “We have enough prizes donated already to reach our event goal of $50,000,” says event Chair Marilyn Mays. “That means it is possible for $25,000 or more to go back to the teams and charities that participate. With our online pledge manager, we can track the event minute-by- minute.” Your team members raise and collect pledges, just like any other “A-Thon.” Half the proceeds will fund a new accessible “Champions Too” sports field at Cedar Hills Park. It will be specially designed for kids and adults with disabilities. Your group can use your half however you want. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, 100 percent of the money raised can go to a charitable purpose. Visit www.thpf.org to enroll your team and get your Team Captain’s Guide (See page 3 for event details). “At first, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.” – Christopher Reeve New for 2009 Hike ‘n’ Bike New Date: Saturday, August 29 New Event: Metric Century Ride “We want to make sure the greatest number of people are able to join us this year,” says Marilyn Mays, event Chair. “Especially with the addition of the Metric Century Ride.” That’s why this year’s Hike ‘n’ Bike is being held at the end of the summer, Saturday, August 29. This is a big change for the popular community-wide fundraiser, held in early June for the past six years (see page 3 for event details). The Metric Century Ride is the brainchild of Bruce Buffington, Executive Director of the Northwest Bicycle Safety Council (NWBSC). Two years ago, the group entered the Hike ‘n’ Bike to try out the Team Challenge as a fundraising strategy to help them put on their free bicycle safety workshops and safety helmet distribution throughout the community. They loved the concept and the money they raised. Bruce and his wife Lori, are avid riders and wanted a bigger challenge than the 15K and 30K bike rides offer. “It is exciting because this level of ride will interest adults from throughout the metro area,” says Buffington. “We also have a lot of experience with longer rides and this one will be first class. Did I mention the view at the midpoint is amazing?” Individuals can also raise money and win prizes. The foundation’s share of the proceeds will go to the new “Champions Too” sports field. (See page 2 for more on Champions Too). The Metric Century Ride, organized by the Northwest Bicycle Safety Council, will start at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, go to Stub Stewart Park in Banks, and return for the Trail’s End Fair. “We’ve pulled out all the stops to make it a first-class experience,” says ride chair Bruce Buffington. This event is fully sponsored. All proceeds go to charity.
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N E W S L E T T E RVolume 7, Issue 1 • Spring/Summer 2009
How YOUR Team Can Raise Money for Your Cause or Program at Hike ‘n’ Bike 2009
Tired of selling candy and wrapping paper? For the same rate of return without the hassle, Hike ‘n’ Bike 2009 can help your group meet your fundraising goals.
“We have enough prizes donated already to reach our event goal of $50,000,” says event Chair Marilyn Mays. “That means it is possible for $25,000 or more to go back to the teams and charities that participate. With our online pledge manager, we can track the event minute-by-minute.”
Your team members raise and collect pledges, just like any other “A-Thon.” Half the proceeds will fund a new accessible “Champions Too” sports field at Cedar Hills Park. It will be specially designed for kids and adults with disabilities.
Your group can use your half however you want. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, 100 percent of the money raised can go to a charitable purpose.
Visit www.thpf.org to enroll your team and get your Team Captain’s Guide (See page 3 for event details).
“At fi rst, dreams seem impossible, then improbable, and eventually inevitable.”
– Christopher Reeve
New for 2009 Hike ‘n’ Bike
New Date: Saturday, August 29New Event: Metric Century Ride
“We want to make sure the greatest number of people are able to join us this year,” says Marilyn Mays, event Chair. “Especially with the addition of the Metric Century Ride.” That’s why this year’s Hike ‘n’ Bike is being held at the end of the summer, Saturday, August 29. This is a big change for the popular community-wide fundraiser, held in early June for the past six years (see page 3 for event details).
The Metric Century Ride is the brainchild of Bruce Buffington, Executive Director of the Northwest Bicycle Safety Council (NWBSC). Two years ago, the group entered the Hike ‘n’ Bike to try out the Team Challenge as a fundraising strategy to help them put on their free bicycle
safety workshops and safety helmet distribution throughout the community.
They loved the concept and the money they raised. Bruce and his wife Lori, are avid riders and
wanted a bigger challenge than the 15K and 30K bike rides offer.
“It is exciting because this level of ride will interest adults
from throughout the metro area,” says Buffington. “We also have a lot of experience with longer rides and this one will be first class. Did I mention the view at the midpoint is amazing?”
Individuals can also raise money and win prizes. The foundation’s share of the proceeds will go to the new “Champions Too” sports field.(See page 2 for more on Champions Too).
The Metric Century Ride, organized by the Northwest Bicycle Safety Council, will start at the Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex, go to Stub Stewart Park in Banks, and return for the Trail’s End Fair. “We’ve pulled out all the stops to make it a first-class experience,” says ride chair Bruce Buffington.
This event is fully sponsored. All proceeds
go to charity.
Thank Youfor your generous
gifts from the heartOn behalf of the children,
adults and families we serve, the Tualatin Hills Park Foundation
Board of Trustees thanks these caring investors for their
generous support.
January 2009-May 2009Sustaining MembersBank of the West (3rd year)CostcoDick’s Sporting Goods (2nd year)Don Ganer & Associates (2nd year)Joan JaninMoss Adams LLPNIKENIKE IHMMr. & Mrs. James O’ConnorQdoba Mexican Grill (3rd year)Portland Beavers/Timbers (2nd year)Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield (3rd year)Reser’s Fine Foods (4th year)Starbucks (4th year)UPS Supply Chain SolutionsUmpqua BankMr. & Mrs. Paul Waldram (3rd year)Mr. Wayne Whitbeck (3rd year)
Individual DonorsBetty BodeJohn & Susan ChambersJoanne & Rod ColesJoan EdwardsConnie HellesonDennis R. JohnsonWilliam KanableLura & Mike KirbyMarie & Ivan MinderhoutNita & Stan RiddleRobert Scott Everett & Rose SorensenEtta StrattonKaren PazuchaConnie Siggins
Corporate DonorsEmerald City SmoothiesKim’s Custom TailorsMonteaux’s Public HouseNew Seasons MarketNW NaturalNW OrthodonticWestside Economic AllianceWhole Foods
Chair’s Message Janet Allison
Our Newest Project:“Champions Too” Sports Field
There are hundreds of boys and girls with disabilities in our community. Some children are more mobile and able than others. Regardless of what they can do, kids like 10 year-old Robbie, who wears braces on both legs, want to be able to play sports just like any other kid would. You should see Robbie’s face light up when he gets a hit and makes it safely to first base, then on to home plate. He feels like a champion.
As a parent and adult recreational athlete, I know the difference that participating in sports brings to each athlete. My kids grew up in THPRD sports programs.
After the success of our last project, replacing the play equipment at Camp Rivendale, I am delighted to announce that Cedar Hills Park will be the home of the foundation’s next accessible project.
We will launch a capital campaign to build a “Champions Too” sports field specially designed for children and adults with disabilities. Its primary use will be for baseball, but it easily will be re-tasked for other sports.
Standard sports fields present some pretty formidable challenges for kids and adults with special needs
I believe the foundation can partner
with THPRD to make a field that is far more user-friendly.
The demand for a field like this is high. THPRD’s own Camp Rivendale, Special Olympics’ Miracle League, Little League’s Challenger program, and adult athletes with disabilities will use the field at least 120 days a year just for baseball.
THPRD will use bond measure funds to upgrade and modernize the facilities at Cedar Hills Park including upgraded accessible restrooms and two new artificial-turf soccer fields. This accessible sports field is an amenity that was not in the original plan passed by voters. Dollars, other than district bond measure funds, must be raised. The Development Committee fell in love with the project from the very beginning.
Our Annual Hike ‘n’ Bike will raise the initial seed money. The master plan for the park will be completed by early 2010 and we will be able to see exactly what the field will look like and we will know how much it will cost.
We are looking for partners to help us make this project a reality. Whether you give, volunteer, or just come to watch a game after it is built, there is a way for you to be a part of this wonderful project.
Joe M. Pearson In Loving Memory
March 24, 1923-April 11, 2009Joe M. Pearson was one of the
founders of Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and served on its first board of directors for six years. A resident of the Beaverton area since 1951, he died April 11 in Maryville Nursing Home at the age of 86.
Born on March 24, 1923, in Giles County, Tenn., Joe was raised in
Abilene, Texas. He served four years in the Navy, from 1941 to 1945. He attended the University of Washington, and in 1961, married Ferne Zollars in Cedar Hills. Joe was a mortgage banker for Commonwealth Inc. in Portland for 23 years. He retired in 1988.
Surviving are his wife, son Lynn Pearson of Bremerton, Wash., and daughter Shara Pearce of Beaverton.
The foundation is accepting donations in his honor for a memorial park bench.
Community-wide FUN-RAI$ER
Your team can be a winner, too! The 2008 Leadership Beaverton class raised $8,255 to benefit THPRD Family Assistance and homeless Beaverton students. They unseated three-time winner Westside Metros Soccer Club.
Register at www.thpf.org on or before August 11 and get a FREE event T-shirt!
Back by Popular Demand: 5K or 10K Hikes - 15K or 30K Bike RidesChoose your event, donate a minimum of $10 and you are on your way!
New! Metric Century Ride: 65 Scenic Miles!Ride from the Terpenning Recreation Complex to Stub Stewart Park and back, a simply beautiful route. Donate a minimum of $25 and you’re set.
Step UP & Win Hundreds of Dollars in PrizesRaise or give $50 and win a $10 gift card donated by one of our sponsors. Win another gift card for each additional $50 you raise. Raise the MOST money and win a $250 shopping spree at Costco on Jenkins Road.
Your Own Web Page Makes Raising Money EasyUse our online pledge manager to send e-mails to your friends and family. They can donate for you on our safe and secure Web site. Check your totals anytime and send ‘thank-yous’ right from the site.
Team Challenge - 50/50 SplitCan Your Team Raise More?The 2008 Leadership Beaverton class challenges any team to raise more money than they can. Their goal is to raise at least $9,000 this year. Raise more than them and win a pizza party for your whole team at Papa’s Pizza Parlor plus great prizes and awards. If your team represents a youth activity, school group or local nonprofi t, you can get back half the money you raise for your program.
Register Your Team On or Before August 7Visit us at www.thpf.org and get your Team Captain’s Guide or call Susan Bender Phelps at 503/645-6433. Deadline for team sign-ups is August 7.
More fun at the Finish Line - Sesquicentennial PartyAll prizes will be awarded - PLUS live music, Umpqua Ice Cream from Umpqua Bank, climbing wall, free snacks and much more.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
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Event Start TimesMetric Century Sign-in 6:30 amMetric Century Start 7 amAll other events Sign-in 7:30 am30K Bike Ride Start 8 am10K Hike Start 8:15 am5K Hike Start 8:30 am15K Bike Ride Start 8:45 am1K Tike Hike ‘n’ Bike Start 9 am
All events start at Howard M. Terpenning Recreation Complex
15707 SW Walker Road, Beaverton
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PARK FOUNDATIONBOARD OF TRUSTEESOFFICERSJanet Allison ChairKathy Christy Vice-ChairJames O’Connor TreasurerFrank Myers SecretaryHoward Terpenning Ex-Offi cio Member
MEMBERS Pablo Anaya Frank AngeloMarv Doty Dennis DoyleBabette Horenstein Marilyn MaysLarry Pelatt Donna SatterleePaul Waldram
HONORARY BOARD Bruce S. Dalrymple Lois DitmarsRob Drake Anne M. ThompsonWayne Whitbeck
AGENT OF RECORDDoug Menke
STAFFSusan Bender Phelps, Dev. Coordinator
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